Realistic changes you would like to see to Rolex watches.

[Boothroyd]

Brushed center links from factory on GMT IIc 116710LN

More dial options on OP 39mm and DJII (assuming DJII is not discontinued)

White-dialed Explorer 214270

GMT from Tudor

Off the top of my head, for starters.

[japenney]

Originally Posted by Boothroyd

Brushed center links from factory on GMT IIc 116710LN

More dial options on OP 39mm and DJII (assuming DJII is not discontinued)

White-dialed Explorer 214270

GMT from Tudor

Off the top of my head, for starters.

I like my explorer 214270 and don't mind the "short" hands. But if they made a white dial explorer 214270 with longer hands and a date I would probably never take it off.....Probably why the 216570 polar exp 2 is my next watch now that I think about it

[RHIII]

Originally Posted by japenney

I was wondering what realistic changes people would like to see to modern Rolex watches. Realistic being defined as something you could see Rolex actually doing - based on changes they have made in the past. For example:

(Realistic) - Day-date 40 with a leather strap (36mm day-date available on strap)
(unrealistic) - Day-date 40 in stainless steel

Here are some other changes I would be interested to see:

1. A Datejust 39-40mm with proportionate bezel and jubilee option. I feel this is realistic because Rolex recently downsized the Day-date

2. A 36 or 39mm OP with date. 34mm has a date currently. This could create a nice entry point for people looking for a well priced/sized Rolex with a date.

3. Oysterflex bracelet available on MORE sports models!! (perhaps unrealistic?)

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That's all I can think of for now! Any more contributions ?

I think that number 1 and 3 are realistic possibilities for Basel this year...as they are 'slight' changes that really make sense...

[T. Ferguson]

Maybe this isn't realistic, but I'd like to see the sport/professional watches with the O/F rubber strap and a bracelet pliers as part of the package.

[Irtsi]

• Red gmt hand and no green text on the 116710LN dial
• Date change exactly at 00:00:00
• Scratch free PCL bracelet
• Introduction of the Rolex Moonphase Complication

[Abdullasaif]

SS/platinum sky dweller
A larger Daytona
42mm sea dweller or sub would be perfect

[Castor]

Originally Posted by subtona

Lug-holes

x2

[JohnFM]

Originally Posted by Justinmg

Explorer 1- longer hands that are properly proportioned to the dial
Sub- thinner lugs
SDc- half link

Perfect!!!

[RolexAuthority]

Domed crystals on all dive watches that's a no brainer

[Fiery]

My wish list:

- Ceramic Daytona in SS, TT and gold
- Pt Sub-C
- black-green bezel option for SS GMT IIC
- optional Oysterflex for all diver's watches
- a new 2-register chrono model (with date at 6 o'clock), in the fashion of the Omega 9300 Speedmaster
- Perpetual Calendar in an Oysterquartz style case with integrated bracelet to further distinguish it from other models. It may have to be a special movement to keep the overall case size down (under 43mm)

Tried to stay on the realistic side :) Unrealistic ideas/wishes:

- 37-38mm Sub for the ladies, with white dial+bezel
- thin case steel sports model without date, only 2 hands, display caseback, beautifully decorated movement, somewhat vintage styling (think Rolex's Royal Oak 15202ST), maybe micro-rotor or even manual wound to keep the case even thinner. But still with 100m WR and uncompromised durability.

[Syed117]

Remove that horrendous nonsense from every dial.

"superlative chronometer officially certified"

It's so stupid.

[Marrk]

I would love to see the return of the 200m Submariner and the 5513 case. A great size for a case and, let's be honest, no one dives to 1000 ft.

[The Shadow]

Bracelet options on certain sport models: Brushed or PCL's, Jubilee or Oysterflex.

AR coating inside crystal on sport models

Exp2 at 40mm triplock crown and real black matte dial (1655 style), not the actual dark brownish one. Also add glidelock clasp on request.

Ah!, almost forgot: make the paint on the "Phantom hands" of the Exp2 match the dial color.

[Jim Smyth]

42mm GMT IIC with a 22mm Super Jubilee bracelet and double AR crystal.

[DPE]

To add the day next to the date on the Explorer. What a complete everyday watch to wear.

[Copasetic]

I've always wanted the bracelet on sport models to taper less, especially on the larger watches. IMO it just looks funny. Make it more, width wise, like the President bracelet. I know it won't happen.
I'd also like to see a more liberal policy on dial changes. And, a larger Daytona and more ceramic bezel Daytonas.
Not holding my breath on any of these!

[Rolex time is money]

More green color.

[airchitect]

42mm for all sport models

[Dom_Rellik]

A lot of goofy ones lol.
42 mm ain't happening across the board nor will you see a ss sky dweller.
No ceramic bezel on steel daytonas.
You won't see all the sport models on oyster fox either.

Assume they want a watch on a strap to be in the 20k mark. My chocolate Daytona, the RG YM, the DD or sky dweller... I could see those having oyster flex.

I could see a new few dial options and look for sunburst.
Maybe even a new MOP serti dial.
TT RG SS sub w root beer dial is my Hail Mary stretch. LN bezel.
Don't go for the wacky green/black dual ceramic bezel, black will do.

RG GMT on leather. There was a defensive offsides on the last Hail Mary so the bezel on this one and dial is your classic root beer style.

Soon to see!

[Michael M.]

The textured clasp on stainless steel models. Do not like the new polished versions.